hire hire /ˈhaɪr/

noun

1. The act of hiring something or someone  ( hire )
   the act of hiring something or someone
    He signed up for a week's car hire
   he signed up for a week's car hire
   
2. A newly hired employee  ( hire )
   a newly hired employee
    The new hires need special training
   the new hires need special training
   

verb

1. () Engage or hire for work  ( engage , employ , hire )
   engage or hire for work
    They hired two new secretaries in the department
   They hired two new secretaries in the department
    How many people has she employed?
   How many people has she employed?
   
2. () Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services  ( lease , rent , charter , hire )
   hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
   
3. Engage for service under a term of contract  ( charter , engage , hire , lease , rent , take )
   engage for service under a term of contract
    We took an apartment on a quiet street
   We took an apartment on a quiet street
    Let's rent a car
   Let's rent a car
    Shall we take a guide in Rome?
   Shall we take a guide in Rome?